Low testosterone levels in athletes

Administration of anabolic steroids for testosterone replacement therapy by sportspersons is a controversial issue. There are numerous debates linked with it. It is known by everyone that anabolic steroids and several other related products are prohibited in many sports organizations. But if a person should administer these medicines under guidelines of his/her doctor for clinical needs, he/she should obtain a therapeutic use exemption. However it is permitted to use even anabolic steroids for medical needs, such sportspersons are frequently demonized and named “cheaters”. In fact, it is unfair.
What does Dana White, the UFC president, state about application of steroids for testosterone replacement therapy? Does he blame fighters that administer steroids in order to enhance their decreased levels of testosterone? Dana White affirms that any person with hypogonadism should administer steroids, if these preparations are recommended by his doctor. However it is fair, let mention why some athletes suffer from low testosterone levels. It is proven scientifically that steroid abuse may cause suppression of natural testosterone production. So, some fighters and other athletes that have applied previously steroids for performance-enhancing effects may experience hypogonadism. Hence, their doctors prescribe them administering certain steroids in order to increase their testosterone levels.
According to the UFC president, testosterone replacement therapy is legal for all individuals, including professional sportsmen. Thus, if any sportsperson suffers from hypogonadism, he should be allowed to take steroids recommended by his physician. He should reach normal testosterone levels which characterize any healthy man of his age.
But the UFC president makes it clear that any fighter or another sportsman who applies anabolic steroids and/or other forbidden preparations for athletic needs must be sentenced to bans. It is important to make difference between those that administer steroids for therapeutic purposes and those that desire to enhance muscle mass and strength with the help these drugs. No one is allowed to apply anabolic steroids for performance-enhancing effects. It is forbidden in sports. Those that violate anti-doping rules should be punished. Sports must be drug-free.
It seems to be strange that affirmations of Dana White differ obviously from affirmations presented by anti-doping officials. As you know, words of certain anti-doping officers for steroid users are much harsher than those said by Dana White.